Bayou Savage, The Ghost Wars: Book II

by Dean Russell, Chase Walker

The Institute has successfully reanimated the body of Bayou Savage from his 200 year quantum suspension. The scientists, beleaguered by a wimpy, arrogant bureaucrat, have no idea of the unholy hell that is following Bayou into the year 2206. The opening of the portal paved an eight-lane highway for the banshees, ghosts and ghouls that spent the last 200 years in an Alcatraz dimension. The prison doors have opened and the miscreant souls are thirsty for blood and revenge. What’s left of the world, from the Religious Wars of 2012, is about to be ravished by the Magi and his hoards from Hades. The only good news is that Leslie Quinn, a formidable psychic, unrestricted by conventional dimensions, has brought Razor Savage, Quirk and Mist to the battlefield. Bayou’s famous ghostfighting father, the first director of The Institute and Bayou’s daughter will be able to lend a hand in the ghost wars that are coming hard and fast on the heels of what appeared to be a harmless experiment in resuscitation. Follow us now into an unknown world of bloodthirsty phantoms, a mystical guitar talisman and the ghost warriors come to save the planet. Will they succeed?

282 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Dean Russel was a member of the staff of The Foundation for Economic Education, where he wrote for The Freeman, promoted the work of Ludwig von Mises, and translated the writings of Frédéric Bastiat.

Reviews

[LBR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ghost Wars (Bayou Savage, Guitar Ghost Fighter – Book II) by Dean Russell and Chase Walker is an incredible, fast-paced novel with elements of supernatural action, horror, science fiction, urban fantasy, and Southern adventure. 

The book begins right after the events of the first novel in the series, and follows protagonist Bayou Savage, a legendary ghost fighter who wields a mystical guitar that can destroy ghosts. After Bayou awakens after sleeping in a state of suspended quantum animation for nearly two centuries, he's in the distant future alongside his father Razor Savage, psychic Leslie, Bayou's daughter Mist, and former Institute director Quirk. These cast of characters discover that they are living a radically changed world recovering from devastating global religious wars and technological upheaval. These heroes believed they had won the war against the supernatural evil known as the Magi in the previous book, however unsettling nightmares suggest that the ancient evil may be returning.

Authors Russell and Walker showcase intense creativity by creating a thoroughly original supernatural mythology that effortlessly combines paranormal horror, science fiction, and rock-and-roll culture. Together, the authors demonstrate a strong command of pacing and a balance between large-scale action sequences with character-driven moments that keep the narrative interesting throughout the book. This is an unforgettable read and incredibly satiating sequel to Bayou Savage, Guitar Ghost Fighter: Resurrection.

[Monica V · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked the sequel. It was incredibly satisfying and fast-paced.

[Dean Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny with ghosts, guitars and a southern approach to life. Recommend for everyone